Littler thrashes Humphries in statement World Grand Prix victory

Luke Littler secured a maiden Boyle Sports World Grand Prix title and moved closer to the world No 1 spot after a statement 6-1 victory over Luke Humphries in Leicester.

The world's top two renewed their rivalry after setting the dream final at the Mattioli Arena, where Littler won the first two sets in final-leg deciders and agonisingly missed the bullseye for a nine-dart leg immediately after the break.

Littler closed out the third and fourth sets in final-leg deciders but Humphries reduced the deficit by taking the fifth set with a 154 checkout, before the 18-year-old won the next two sets to complete an emphatic victory.

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The latest TV major success for Littler follows wins at the UK Open and World Matchplay during another impressive campaign, while 2023 champion Humphries finishes runner-up for the second successive year.

Littler's victory also sees him close within £70,000 of Humphries in the PDC Order of Merit, increasing the possibility of him moving top of the world rankings before his World Championship title this December.

More to follow...

What's next?

The PDC ProTour continues with Players Championship events in Wigan on Tuesday and Wednesday, before the German Darts Championship start on Friday - the final event to qualify for the Machineseeker European Championship the following week.

The next TV major live on Sky Sports is the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton from November 8-16, before the World Darts Championship runs from December 11-January at the Alexandra Palace. Stream darts, football, golf, cricket and more contract-free with NOW.